Neil Philip Books
Neil Philip is a British author, poet, and folklorist known for his works on mythology, folklore, and children's literature. He has written and edited numerous books exploring traditional tales and cultural myths from around the world.
Known for: The Illustrated Book of Myths: Tales & Legends of the World
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The Illustrated Book of Myths: Tales & Legends of the World
A beautifully illustrated collection of myths and legends from cultures around the world, retold by Neil Philip. The book presents creation stories, heroic adventures, and moral tales from ancient civilizations such as Greece, Egypt, China, and the Americas, accompanied by vivid artwork that brings each story to life.
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Creation Myths
Every culture begins with a story of beginnings. When I sought out creation myths, I found that beneath their diversity lies a shared yearning to make chaos coherent. The Greeks imagined an irresistible force of love, Eros, rising out of void to bring form and order. The Egyptians saw the sun god Ra...
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The Gods and Their Realms
As civilizations matured, humanity populated the universe with divine hierarchies mirroring our own societies. On Greece’s Mount Olympus, Zeus presided as patriarch, both noble and flawed. His relations with Hera, Athena, Poseidon, and the countless gods below formed a tapestry of power, jealousy, a...
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About Neil Philip
Neil Philip is a British author, poet, and folklorist known for his works on mythology, folklore, and children's literature. He has written and edited numerous books exploring traditional tales and cultural myths from around the world.
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